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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LS52 UHAMOT history

LS52 UHA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

LS52 UHA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
196,026 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS52 UHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS52 UHA was last recorded at 196,026 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,016 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
6,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,026 miles
  • 2022 – 192,323 miles
  • 2021 – 188,398 miles
  • 2020 – 185,751 miles
  • 2019 – 182,554 miles
  • 2018 – 179,008 miles
  • 2017 – 174,538 miles
  • 2016 – 171,275 miles
  • 2015 – 166,346 miles
  • 2014 – 159,518 miles
  • 2013 – 152,626 miles
  • 2012 – 146,606 miles
  • 2011 – 141,390 miles
  • 2010 – 137,424 miles
  • 2009 – 130,330 miles
  • 2008 – 124,556 miles
  • 2007 – 118,223 miles
  • 2006 – 103,454 miles
  • 2005 – 79,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,026 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front some wear and movement in shock absorber/top mount assemblyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly softRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,026 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    196,026 miles
    Test number
    210890435909
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front some wear and movement in shock absorber/top mount assembly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly soft
  2. Fail196,016 miles (+3,693)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,016 miles
    Test number
    376440675916
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front some wear and movement in shock absorber/top mount assembly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly soft
  3. Pass192,323 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    192,323 miles
    Test number
    809929648627
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail192,322 miles (+3,924)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,322 miles
    Test number
    674075138124
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass188,398 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    188,398 miles
    Test number
    595201290722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail188,381 miles (+2,630)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,381 miles
    Test number
    215763349820
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass185,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,751 miles
    Test number
    893317556052
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
  8. Fail185,749 miles (+3,195)4 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,749 miles
    Test number
    851058275148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust bracket broken
  9. Pass182,554 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    182,554 miles
    Test number
    693420712224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail182,552 miles (+3,544)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,552 miles
    Test number
    115912442504
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass179,008 miles (+4,470)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    179,008 miles
    Test number
    754605011760
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stop perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass174,538 miles (+3,263)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    174,538 miles
    Test number
    163469840445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat. (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass171,275 miles (+4,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    171,275 miles
    Test number
    537433028119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass166,346 miles (+6,828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    166,346 miles
    Test number
    442702302259
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass159,518 miles (+6,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    159,518 miles
    Test number
    327396724395
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass152,626 miles (+6,020)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    152,626 miles
    Test number
    177157723303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,606 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    146,606 miles
    Test number
    526276232359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass141,390 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    141,390 miles
    Test number
    846043321353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,424 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    137,424 miles
    Test number
    132779220353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass130,330 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    130,330 miles
    Test number
    104445329361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,556 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    124,556 miles
    Test number
    260633838371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,223 miles (+14,769)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    118,223 miles
    Test number
    702843517366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    103,454 miles
    Test number
    842988116399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,454 miles (+24,260)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,454 miles
    Test number
    903208016324
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  25. Pass79,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    79,194 miles
    Test number
    712330645304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS52 UHA

Does LS52 UHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS52 UHA expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS52 UHA?
The MOT on LS52 UHA expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS52 UHA done?
LS52 UHA was recorded at 196,026 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 6,408 miles a year.
Has LS52 UHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS52 UHA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LS52 UHA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS52 UHA find?
LS52 UHA passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 4 more.

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